Labor Day Dangers – The top 4 injuries to prevent this holiday weekend. vehicular accidents, including boats, ATVs, cars, scooters and bikes trampolines and monkey bars drowning-related injuries heat-related illnesses/injuries (heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hot cars and sunburns) Read entire article – Cook Children’s …
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps-Crock Pot Stay on track with this healthy crock pot recipe for a group! Perfect for any gathering. For the chicken 5 LB boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 stalks celery ½ yellow onion chopped 1/3 cup shredded carrots 1 clove garlic, chopped…
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES FOR CHILDREN: 60 minutes of exercise every day- making sure you and your child are breathing harder than normal. Here are a few ideas the entire family can do to add a more activity during family time. Picnic in the park – pack…
Bad circulation can leave you feeling tired and zapped of energy. Other common symptoms include headaches and “pins and needles” in your hands and feet. Stretching is a really simple way to improve blood circulation, which allows your blood to do its job: bringing nutrients…
Roasting vegetables for dinner can be quick and easy. Chop up some of your favorite veggies: Red Pepper Yellow Pepper Carrots Mushrooms Onions Asparagus Cherry Tomatoes Line a cookie sheet with non-stick foil. Place fresh veggies on a mixing bowl and add some oregano, thyme,…
Stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program. Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause your muscles to contract and tighten. Stretching after you exercise may help improve the range of motion about your joints and boost circulation. Overall, however, stretching after exercise…
Pick a “peanut butter” not a “peanut butter spread” Standard peanut butter is defined as being 90% peanuts with only 10% allowed for seasoning and stabilizing oils. Peanut butter “spread” does not meet this qualification. (Remember: less is more.) Look for less than 3 grams…
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes all parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest or absorb. Unlike other food components such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn’t digested by your…
If you skip breakfast because you think you don’t have time in the morning, plan ahead. The night before, figure out what you’ll eat, and if necessary, get up 10 minutes earlier to enjoy it. Or pack something the night before to take with you…
Homemade Protein Bars– Makes 8 servings 2 cups oats ½ cup natural nut butter (peanut, almond, sun-butter, cashew) 4 scoop protein powder* (I use Syntha6 Vanilla Ice Cream – Chocolate is good too) ½ cup water or unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1…
